Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was launched 12 months before the TG-850 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
Fujifilm T500 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm T500
TG-850 iHS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
Fujifilm T500 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the TG-850 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-850 iHS.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4616 x 3464 |
Max native ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.7 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $250 |